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Spain lays claim to 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks': Galleon which sank more than 300 years ago contains up to €18bn in treasure

Competing claims by Colombia, Spain and Bolivia over sunken galleon’s €20 billion booty dubbed ‘the Holy Grail of shipwrecks’ threaten plans for robotic expedition

A SPANISH treasure galleon sunk off the Colombian coast has sparked a tug-of-war over the estimated €20 billion booty at the bottom of the sea.

27 Feb, 2024 @ 07:00

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

‘I bought a medieval palace in Spain for €225,000 ONLINE from my home in the US… this is what I plan to do with it’

AN ambitious American has revealed her plans to transform an ancient palace in Spain. Incredibly the woman, known only as Monica C, purchased the historic

26 Feb, 2024 @ 19:00

Lead·Other News·Property

Major crackdown on illegal property renovations in Spain: At least 50 people are being investigated across Malaga province

AUTHORITIES say that at least 50 people have been investigated in the last year in Malaga province over illegal properties and land use transgressions as

26 Feb, 2024 @ 16:16

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Furious Spanish TV channel threatens BBC with legal action over allegations it plagiarised much-loved Ministry of Time series with new drama of same name

SPANISH public broadcaster RTVE has accused its British counterpart of attempting to steal the idea for one of its most successful TV series. The makers

26 Feb, 2024 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Dozens of youngsters damage a protected beach in Spain after ‘influencers’ buried €1,000 ‘treasure’ as part of an online game

THE iconic dunes of Maspalomas were left battered and bruised on Saturday after dozens ransacked the area in search for €1,000 cash left by online

26 Feb, 2024 @ 14:50

Canary Islands·Environment·Lead·Other News

‘I’m in agony!’: Uterus cancer patient, 46, who has been waiting for urgent surgery for four MONTHS files ‘denuncia’ against hospital on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Have you been affected by long waiting times in Spain? Contact tips@theolivepress.es A UTERINE cancer patient has blasted the Hospital Costa del Sol for having

26 Feb, 2024 @ 13:52

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Other News

Six men who posted a €250k bail for their ‘narco’ friend are arrested in Spain’s Campo de Gibraltar after being unable to explain where the cash came from

AN accused narcotrafficker was released after posting €250,000 in bail – only for his associates who raised the money to be arrested for money laundering.

26 Feb, 2024 @ 13:30

Andalucia·Cadiz·Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

EXCLUSIVE: ‘We’re young expats from the USA and this is why we moved to Spain… and don’t plan on leaving anytime soon!’

FLEEING increasingly unaffordable housing and political fatigue, a growing number of Americans are starting anew in Spain, where they’re drawn to abundant culture and access to

26 Feb, 2024 @ 12:13

Lead·Madrid·Must Read·National News·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Valencia

Warning for dog owners: Hundreds of fines of up to €500 have been issued so far this year on Spain’s Costa del Sol – here’s how to avoid them

HUNDREDS of dog owners have been fined for failing to clean up after their pets in just one town on the Costa del Sol. Some

26 Feb, 2024 @ 11:42

Business & Finance·Costa del Sol·Lead

Why this city in Spain is the hottest property market in EUROPE for the super rich – according to experts

A NEW expert index comparing locations for high-net-worth individuals to invest has ranked Madrid as the hottest property market in Europe. The 2024 Barnes City

26 Feb, 2024 @ 11:18

Lead·Madrid·Other News·Property

Farmer strikes return to Spain: Tractors plan to shut down Madrid today as the EU searches for a ‘quick response’ to the crisis

PROTESTING farmers are taking to the streets of the Madrid on Monday to demand a better deal from the government and the European Union. Tractors

26 Feb, 2024 @ 10:30

Lead·Madrid·National News·Other News

Revealed: The most expensive areas to buy a property on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE costliest area for properties on the Costa Blanca has been revealed to be on the Calpe coast. Buyers looking to purchase a home by

26 Feb, 2024 @ 09:52

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News·Property·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

Snow, rain and 80km/hr winds to batter Spain TODAY: These are the at risk areas as AEMET issues a slew of warnings

SNOW, wind and rain has been forecast for much of Spain today with several weather warnings in place, including in Andalucia. According to weather agency

26 Feb, 2024 @ 09:44

Lead·Other News·Weather

Monkeypox virus is detected in two adults and a six-year-old child in Spain’s Andalucia

THREE members of the same Sevilla family have been diagnosed with ‘mild’ cases of the monkeypox virus. One of those affected is a child aged

26 Feb, 2024 @ 09:03

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Mercadona’s new biscuits which resemble a hugely popular Australian treat go viral – as TikToker reveals ‘trick’ to eating them

SPANISH TikTokers are going wild over Mercadona’s imitation of Tim Tams, the beloved Australian biscuits known for their unique eating method: the Tim Tam Slam.

26 Feb, 2024 @ 08:08

Food & Drink·Other News

The official best burger in Spain arrives to the Costa del Sol – but have YOU tried it yet?

SPAIN’S best burger will come to the Costa del Sol this summer after Burger Food Porn announced they will open a restaurant in Malaga. The

25 Feb, 2024 @ 15:45

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sevilla

What is the Beckham Law in Spain? How expats can make BIG savings on income tax

TAXES are complicated enough in your home country, but when you’re working abroad they can get even stickier. Fortunately, foreigners working in Spain can get

25 Feb, 2024 @ 15:32

Business & Finance·EXPLAINER·Must Read·Other News

Basic food prices have soared by over 38% since 2019 in Spain

Supermarkets in Spain to be probed for ‘not lowering prices for customers despite receiving tax cuts’

SPAIN’S supermarkets are to be investigated over whether they have been ripping off customers over VAT cuts on essential foods and basic goods. The reduction

25 Feb, 2024 @ 13:00

Lead·National News·Other News

Are there buildings on the Costa del Sol with the same flammable cladding as the Valencia fire tower block? Architect reveals all you need to know

AS authorities search for answers in the aftermath of the tragic Valencia apartment fire that left 10 dead and at least 15 injured, dean of

25 Feb, 2024 @ 12:14

Andalucia·Lead·Other News·Property

Revealed: How cutting meat out of your diet can prevent snoring, according to new study

SWITCHING to a vegetarian diet can ‘prevent or treat’ sleep apnoea, the medical condition that causes heavy snoring, a new study has found. Researchers used

25 Feb, 2024 @ 10:00

Health·Lead·Other News

Revealed: These are the best FREE schools in Spain’s Andalucia – including 5 on the Costa del Sol

MOVING to Andalucia can be an exciting time for any family, but making sure your children receive a good education is understandably paramount. Unfortunately, many

25 Feb, 2024 @ 09:24

Andalucia·Education·Lead·Other News

Hitting a pedestrian at just 40kmh will kill nearly HALF the time as Spain’s Guardia Civil urges drivers to obey the speed limit

THE Guardia Civil have released a new reminder of how deadly hitting someone with a car can be at different speeds. When driving at 30kmh

25 Feb, 2024 @ 09:00

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‘Cocaine chauffeur’ who spent €1million of taxpayers’ cash on drug-fuelled parties for corrupt politicians in Spain’s Andalucia is FINALLY jailed

THE so-called ‘cocaine chauffeur’ who spent €1 million of taxpayers’ cash on organising drug-fuelled parties for corrupt politicians has finally been jailed. Juan Francisco Trujillo

20 Feb, 2024 @ 15:20

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

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‘Polar stream’ to bring rain and drop in temperatures to much of Spain: These will be the most affected areas

TEMPERATURES are expected to drop significantly this week with Spain set to be hit by a cold weather front, high winds and rainfall. The unseasonably

20 Feb, 2024 @ 13:48

Lead·Other News·Weather

Police bike rammed and officer injured during dramatic high-speed pursuit of motorist who didn’t pay for petrol on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A MOTORIST rammed two Guardia Civil motorbike riders at the end of a high-speed chase on the outskirts of Valencia City. The driver drove off

20 Feb, 2024 @ 13:38

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Other News·Valencia·Valencian Community

First woman to receive the Covid vaccine in Spain turns 100: Pedro Sanchez brands centenarian ‘an example to the world’

ARACELI Hidalgo, the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Spain, has turned 100 years old. The great-grandmother is celebrating her milestone birthday with

20 Feb, 2024 @ 12:39